Philadelphia Eagles LB Mychal Kendricks managed to play just 19 defensive snaps in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns, or approximately 37 percent of the total snaps on defense. LBs Nigel Bradham and Jordan Hicks played 51 snaps - 98 percent total. The Eagles used their nickel package for most of the game, and Hicks and Bradham are both ahead of Kendricks in that package. "Right now, he's the odd man out and he ends up coming off the field," head coach Doug Pederson said Monday, Sept. 12.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks entered the season viewed as a LB2 in most fantasy leagues which use individual defensive players (IDPs), but just 19 snaps isn't going to cut it. Give him one more game to see if the Eagles change up their defensive rotation. If his play is limited again, drop him for someone seeing more snaps.

Philadelphia Eagles LB DeMeco Ryans could lose some playing time to LB Mychal Kendricks since Kendricks signed a contract extension earlier in the week. Defensive coordinator Billy Davis indicated the opponent could determine which inside linebackers receive playing time.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks has rolled up 148 tackles, eight sacks and five forced fumbles with three interceptions over the past two seasons (26 games). He is a fantastic contributor for fantasy owners which use individual defensive players (IDPs).